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From Zero to 2K Followers on Medium: Growth, Gratitude, and Connection.
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When I first started my Medium account, I didn’t expect much.
In fact, I wasn’t even sure what I was doing.
I had no followers.
No grand plan.
Just a simple desire to write and try something new.
I was at a low point in my life, feeling disconnected and uncertain about where I was headed.
But through writing, I discovered not only a creative outlet, but an entire community that has become a part of my life today.
The Start: A Simple Experiment
I began my Medium journey with a mindset that could only be described as “low stakes.”
I thought to myself, “If I like it, great. If I don’t, at least I’ll know.”
The pressure was off, and I started writing purely for the joy of it — or rather, for the hope that it might be something I could enjoy.
At that time, life wasn’t easy.
I struggled with personal challenges, trying to fight through a rough patch.
Writing was just an experiment — an attempt to channel my thoughts, express…
